R.E. Weber's Blog, page 3
December 9, 2015
Yet even more Thank you'sHello all,I am as pleased a punc...
Yet even more Thank you's
Hello all,I am as pleased a punch to announce that I have been listed in Scifi and Scary's "Top Ten New-To-Me Favorite Authors I Read For The First Time In 2015".
Scifi and Scary is a respected blog, providing honest and impartial reviews for both indie and mass market published science fiction, horror and fantasy novels. To see myself listed as their favourite indie scifi author is an honour and a privilege. It is also extremely humbling to see my name listed on the same page as Andy Weir, author of The Martian, though I don't for one minute claim I am in the same league.
https://scifiandscary.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/top-ten-new-to-me-favorite-authors-i-read-for-the-first-time-in-2015-128/
Thank you so much, Scifi & Scary.
In other news, during its recent free promotion, THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN hit #501 in the entire free Amazon chart. This is impressive enough in itself, but especially so given that a twitter promotional package I frequently use to advertise my books failed to work.
So thanks again to everybody who has downloaded the book. It currently has an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com, with hopefully more reviews to come.
Thanks all,
R.E.Weber
December 2, 2015
FREE 5th - 6th December 2015THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENStar ...
FREE 5th - 6th December 2015
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENStar Agency Chronicles Book 2
"I was not disappointed..." "I hope the third book is as good..." "pulled me in the same way Asimov opened up new worlds for me..."
Hello all,
On Saturday the 5th & Sunday the 6th December, THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2 will be FREE on Amazon from the link below. The book is already receiving great reviews, and currently has an average score of 4.2/5 on Amazon.com:
The Voyages Of The Seven: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY is also FREE in certain countries (currently US, UK & Canada). It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014, with 89 reviews and an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.
Don't miss this opportunity to download these science fiction adventures as they will both revert to their regular price of $2.99 on Monday the 7th December.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENStar Agency Chronicles Book 2
"I was not disappointed..." "I hope the third book is as good..." "pulled me in the same way Asimov opened up new worlds for me..."
Hello all,
On Saturday the 5th & Sunday the 6th December, THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2 will be FREE on Amazon from the link below. The book is already receiving great reviews, and currently has an average score of 4.2/5 on Amazon.com:
The Voyages Of The Seven: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY is also FREE in certain countries (currently US, UK & Canada). It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014, with 89 reviews and an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.
Don't miss this opportunity to download these science fiction adventures as they will both revert to their regular price of $2.99 on Monday the 7th December.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
November 2, 2015
A BIG THANK YOUHello all,Once more, I would just like to ...
A BIG THANK YOU
Hello all,
Once more, I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to everybody who supported The Voyages Of The Seven during its recent free promotion, last weekend. It hit #233 in the entire free Amazon chart on Saturday, which is fantastic. I also noted increased sales for book 1 in the series, so I am really very happy right now. Both books are now back up to their regular price of $2.99 + local tax.
Secondly, I've had an author interview published on the excellent Christoph Fischer book blog WriteCristophFischer , so thanks very much to him for giving me the chance to reach out to a new audience.
As always, my books can be downloaded from the following links:
THE STAR AGENCY: Book 1 of the Star Agency ChroniclesAmazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Apple iTunes, Kobo
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: Book 2 of the Star Agency ChroniclesAmazon
I would like to encourage anybody who has read and enjoyed my books to leave a review on the book's product page. It doesn't need to be long, just a few words will do. Your continued support will enable me to continue writing further books in this series.
Thanks again,
Richard Weber
Hello all,
Once more, I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to everybody who supported The Voyages Of The Seven during its recent free promotion, last weekend. It hit #233 in the entire free Amazon chart on Saturday, which is fantastic. I also noted increased sales for book 1 in the series, so I am really very happy right now. Both books are now back up to their regular price of $2.99 + local tax.
Secondly, I've had an author interview published on the excellent Christoph Fischer book blog WriteCristophFischer , so thanks very much to him for giving me the chance to reach out to a new audience.
As always, my books can be downloaded from the following links:
THE STAR AGENCY: Book 1 of the Star Agency ChroniclesAmazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Apple iTunes, Kobo
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: Book 2 of the Star Agency ChroniclesAmazon
I would like to encourage anybody who has read and enjoyed my books to leave a review on the book's product page. It doesn't need to be long, just a few words will do. Your continued support will enable me to continue writing further books in this series.
Thanks again,
Richard Weber
October 27, 2015
FREE 30th October to 1st November THE VOYAGES OF THE...
FREE 30th October to 1st November
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENBook 2 of the Star Agency Chronicles
Hello all,
From Friday the 30th October to Sunday the 1st November, THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2 will be FREE on Amazon Worldwide, from the link below:
The Voyages Of The Seven: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY will also be available for the bargain price of $0.99 until midnight on Sunday 1st. It has already garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014, with 86 reviews and an average review score of 4.2/5 on Amazon.com. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.
Don't miss this opportunity to download one or both of these science fiction adventures as they will both revert to their regular price of $2.99 after this time.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENBook 2 of the Star Agency Chronicles
Hello all,
From Friday the 30th October to Sunday the 1st November, THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2 will be FREE on Amazon Worldwide, from the link below:
The Voyages Of The Seven: The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY will also be available for the bargain price of $0.99 until midnight on Sunday 1st. It has already garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014, with 86 reviews and an average review score of 4.2/5 on Amazon.com. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.
Don't miss this opportunity to download one or both of these science fiction adventures as they will both revert to their regular price of $2.99 after this time.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
October 10, 2015
NO SPAM PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISHHello all,Just a polite litt...
NO SPAM PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH
Hello all,
Just a polite little request to ask people not to post comments unrelated to the post in question, advertising for other books/services/other items, or spam.
Due to the actions of individuals abusing this blog, I have had to introduce moderation of all post comments. I will happily approve any comments related to the post in question, however advertising or spam will be blocked. Period.
I hate taking steps like this, however if people abuse this blog, I'm afraid I do not have any choice.
Many thanks for your understanding,
R.E.Weber
Hello all,Just a polite little request to ask people not to post comments unrelated to the post in question, advertising for other books/services/other items, or spam.
Due to the actions of individuals abusing this blog, I have had to introduce moderation of all post comments. I will happily approve any comments related to the post in question, however advertising or spam will be blocked. Period.
I hate taking steps like this, however if people abuse this blog, I'm afraid I do not have any choice.
Many thanks for your understanding,
R.E.Weber
October 1, 2015
THANK YOU...Hello all,I just wanted to say a big THANKS t...
THANK YOU...
Hello all,
I just wanted to say a big THANKS to everybody who downloaded THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN during its recent free promotion.
It reached #241 in the entire Amazon free chart, which is excellent news for me. I couldn't be happier, so thanks once more for your continued support. It really is appreciated.
If you have downloaded and enjoyed the book, a short review would help me greatly as without your support, this series could not continue.
The book is now book to its normal price, but still a bargain at $2.99 (+tax).
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
Thanks again,R.E.Weber
Hello all,
I just wanted to say a big THANKS to everybody who downloaded THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN during its recent free promotion.
It reached #241 in the entire Amazon free chart, which is excellent news for me. I couldn't be happier, so thanks once more for your continued support. It really is appreciated.
If you have downloaded and enjoyed the book, a short review would help me greatly as without your support, this series could not continue.
The book is now book to its normal price, but still a bargain at $2.99 (+tax).
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
Thanks again,R.E.Weber
September 23, 2015
FREE September 26th & 27th: THE STAR AGENCYTHE V...
FREE September 26th & 27th:
THE STAR AGENCYTHE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENBooks 1 & 2 of the Star Agency Chronicles
Hello all,
For two days only, you will be able to download BOTH books in the Star Agency Chronicles for FREE. So check out the links below on the 26th & 27th September.
Book 1: The Star Agency: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU (Free in UK & US only)
Book 2: The Voyages Of The Seven: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
Book 1, has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com. Book 2, released on the 17th August 2015, is already receiving great reviews and has an average score of 4.2/5. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.
Mark the dates in your diary and don't miss this rare opportunity to download these two science fiction adventures for absolutely nothing.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
THE STAR AGENCYTHE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENBooks 1 & 2 of the Star Agency Chronicles
Hello all,
For two days only, you will be able to download BOTH books in the Star Agency Chronicles for FREE. So check out the links below on the 26th & 27th September.
Book 1: The Star Agency: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU (Free in UK & US only)
Book 2: The Voyages Of The Seven: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
Book 1, has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com. Book 2, released on the 17th August 2015, is already receiving great reviews and has an average score of 4.2/5. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.
Mark the dates in your diary and don't miss this rare opportunity to download these two science fiction adventures for absolutely nothing.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
August 23, 2015
Editing & proofreading - a review of Nicola Rhead
Upon publishing my first novel some two and a half years ago, it became clear to me what a gargantuan task it is to edit and proofread your own manuscript to an acceptable standard. However many times you read at it and convince yourself that it is finally error free, you can be certain that issues will remain. Even if your own English and Grammar skills are spot on, you are simply way too close to your own work to give it a fresh and impartial read. And because you know your book so well, it is impossible to avoid falling into the trap of inadvertently skipping overly familiar portions of the text, however thorough you believe you are.
No author wants to see the dreaded words ‘…poor punctuation and grammar distract from an otherwise enjoyable read’ in a review of their work. And although few reviews for my first novel THE STAR AGENCY mentioned grammar or mistakes, I was even more determined with book two in the series to ensure that it was watertight in that department. So the second time round, I decided that as a minimum requirement, I needed a proof-reader to vet my work. Having checked out several, I eventually came across Nicola Rhead who appeared to offer exactly what I needed, those being great testimonials - which can be cross verified on Amazon by downloading book samples - and a reasonable price.
A number of weeks before my manuscript for THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN was due for completion, I dropped Nicola a line to enquire about her availability, and I received an almost immediate response with a very reasonable quote. A month or so later, once the manuscript was ready, I emailed Nicola once more and submitted my novel. From that point forward, the process was nice and simple. I received progress reports throughout the process, and eventually the final manuscript on the promised date.
Viewing the final manuscript revealed how thoroughly Nicola had vetted my work. Not only were a number of errors flagged up (many of which I would never have spotted), there were many helpful notes and suggestions included which really helped me polish the final manuscript, many of which might even be deemed editing choices rather than just proofreading notes. This to me is going above and beyond the call of duty. I know that any proof-reader should be considered just an extra pair of eyes, rather than a definitive this book is now perfect. However, I could not find fault in anything Nicola had done for me.
I never preach to authors saying that they mustpay for editors and proof-readers, because that decision depends on so many factors, price being at the top of that list. Some people simply cannot afford it and I understand that totally. You do what works for you and your budget. However Nicola’s services worked well for me and I am happy to recommend her work to the cost conscious author requiring a great professional service.
Many thanks Nicola.
http://nicolarheadediting.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicola-Rhead-Editing-and-Proofreading-Services/632182883542958?fref=ts
No author wants to see the dreaded words ‘…poor punctuation and grammar distract from an otherwise enjoyable read’ in a review of their work. And although few reviews for my first novel THE STAR AGENCY mentioned grammar or mistakes, I was even more determined with book two in the series to ensure that it was watertight in that department. So the second time round, I decided that as a minimum requirement, I needed a proof-reader to vet my work. Having checked out several, I eventually came across Nicola Rhead who appeared to offer exactly what I needed, those being great testimonials - which can be cross verified on Amazon by downloading book samples - and a reasonable price.
A number of weeks before my manuscript for THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN was due for completion, I dropped Nicola a line to enquire about her availability, and I received an almost immediate response with a very reasonable quote. A month or so later, once the manuscript was ready, I emailed Nicola once more and submitted my novel. From that point forward, the process was nice and simple. I received progress reports throughout the process, and eventually the final manuscript on the promised date.
Viewing the final manuscript revealed how thoroughly Nicola had vetted my work. Not only were a number of errors flagged up (many of which I would never have spotted), there were many helpful notes and suggestions included which really helped me polish the final manuscript, many of which might even be deemed editing choices rather than just proofreading notes. This to me is going above and beyond the call of duty. I know that any proof-reader should be considered just an extra pair of eyes, rather than a definitive this book is now perfect. However, I could not find fault in anything Nicola had done for me.
I never preach to authors saying that they mustpay for editors and proof-readers, because that decision depends on so many factors, price being at the top of that list. Some people simply cannot afford it and I understand that totally. You do what works for you and your budget. However Nicola’s services worked well for me and I am happy to recommend her work to the cost conscious author requiring a great professional service.
Many thanks Nicola.
http://nicolarheadediting.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicola-Rhead-Editing-and-Proofreading-Services/632182883542958?fref=ts
July 8, 2015
NEW RELEASE: THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENThe Star Agency...
NEW RELEASE:
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENThe Star Agency Chronicles: Book 2
Hello all,
I am pleased to announce that THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN will be released on the 17th August 2015 and is available for pre-order now from Amazon at the following universal link:
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
If you pre-order or purchase before the 24th August, it will be available for the discounted price of $0.99 +tax. Afterwards, the price will be $2.99.
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY, is available from http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU. It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.4/5 on Amazon.com.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENThe Star Agency Chronicles: Book 2
Hello all,
I am pleased to announce that THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN will be released on the 17th August 2015 and is available for pre-order now from Amazon at the following universal link:
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
If you pre-order or purchase before the 24th August, it will be available for the discounted price of $0.99 +tax. Afterwards, the price will be $2.99.
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY, is available from http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU. It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.4/5 on Amazon.com.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
NEW RELEASE: THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENThe Star Agency Chro...
NEW RELEASE: THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVENThe Star Agency Chronicles: Book 2
Hello all,
I am pleased to finally announce that THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN will be released on the 17th August 2015 and is available for pre-order now from Amazon at the following link:
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
If you pre-order or purchase before the 24th August, it will be available for the discounted price of $0.99 +tax (or local equivalent). Afterwards, the price will be $2.99.
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY, is still available from http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU. It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.4/5 on Amazon.com.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
Hello all,
I am pleased to finally announce that THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN will be released on the 17th August 2015 and is available for pre-order now from Amazon at the following link:
http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS
If you pre-order or purchase before the 24th August, it will be available for the discounted price of $0.99 +tax (or local equivalent). Afterwards, the price will be $2.99.
Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY, is still available from http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU. It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.4/5 on Amazon.com.
Many thanks
R.E.Weber
